(a) Classification. The loading space shall consist of a rectangular area of one (1) of the following classes:
Class A: | An area at least fourteen (14) feet by fifty-five (55) feet having a vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress. |
Class B: | An area at least twelve (12) feet by thirty (30) feet having a vertical distance of fifteen (15) feet or more, plus adequate area for ingress and egress. |
(b) Schedule of Loading Spaces. Loading space shall be provided for retailing, wholesaling, warehousing, processing, hotel, hospital, goods display, and similar uses requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise in accordance with the following schedule:
BUILDING AREA (square feet, gross floor area) | REQUIRED CLASS |
Less than 5,000 | None unless otherwise required by the Planning and Zoning Commission |
5,000 to 9,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B |
10,000 to 49,999 | 1 Class A and 1 Class B or 3 Class B, plus 1 Class A for each 10,000 sq. ft. over the first 10,000 sq. ft. of area |
More than 50,000 | 1 Class A for each 10,000 sq. ft. over the first 10,000 sq. ft. of area, plus 1 Class A for each 25,000 sq. ft. over the first 50,000 sq. ft. |
Maximum 7 required Class A, unless otherwise specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission
(c) Surfacing. Areas designated for off-street loading shall be surfaced with asphalt concrete or concrete and shall be graded for proper drainage. Designs shall be reviewed and approved by the Municipal Engineer prior to construction. (Ord. 88-05. Passed 11-21-05.)